The Town FilesMyrtle Grove, Florida
Community in Escambia County · population 17,224 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $186,100
- Household income
- $67,647
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 65
- Median age
- 31.5
Myrtle Grove is a community of 17,224 people in Escambia County, Florida. The median home is worth $186,100, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for young professionals than 89% of Florida towns, better for first-time buyers than 81% of Florida towns, better for cycling than 74% of Florida towns.
How Myrtle Grove ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Myrtle Grove is worth $186,100, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $67,647, which is more affordable than 94% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,391 a month. 55.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Myrtle Grove | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $186,100 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,391 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $67,647 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 55.4% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Myrtle Grove
| People | Myrtle Grove | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.5 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.6% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.9% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 18.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.0% | — |
| Work from home | 11.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 23.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.5% | 92.4% |
Weather in Myrtle Grove
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 42.2°F. About 57.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 56 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 14 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
65 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Myrtle Grove since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 23, 2016 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 10, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 9, 2024.
Severe weather in Escambia County since 1996
Escambia County has been included in 42 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4955: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Escambia County
Escambia County had 145,972 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,268 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Myrtle Grove itself the ACS puts it at 8.2%.
Towns near Myrtle Grove
- Warrington, FL2.1 mi · 15,218 people · home $212,000
- West Pensacola, FL2.2 mi · 21,019 people · home $116,100
- Bellview, FL3.5 mi · 25,541 people · home $205,300
- Pensacola Station, FL4.5 mi · 5,532 people · home —
- Goulding, FL4.7 mi · 3,392 people · home $89,700
- Brent, FL5.0 mi · 23,447 people · home $159,900
- Pensacola, FL6.9 mi · 54,312 people · home $314,400
- Ensley, FL7.9 mi · 23,817 people · home $222,000
Myrtle Grove questions
Is Myrtle Grove, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Myrtle Grove scores better for retirees than 16% of Florida towns and quieter than 29%. 14.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.5).
How much does a house cost in Myrtle Grove?
The median owner-occupied home in Myrtle Grove is valued at $186,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,647, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,391 a month.
What is the weather like in Myrtle Grove?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 42.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Myrtle Grove get tornadoes?
65 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Myrtle Grove since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 23, 2016. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)